Panasonic GF8 vs Sony A6100

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Panasonic GF8 and Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the GF8 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) and the GF8 (Four Thirds) and A6100 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The GF8 was unveiled 4 years prior to the A6100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF8 grades versus the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF8 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF8 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF8 provides outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF8 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the GF8 vs the A6100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GF8 and A6100 is 90 and 81 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF8 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The GF8 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A6100 will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged GF8 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.